How would you begin if you were asked to determine your agency’s carbon footprint? Are you looking for ways to improve sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas production?

This program presents an overview of the tools available to calculate carbon footprint, an explanation of trading carbon credits, and discussion of pending governmental regulations regarding emission of greenhouse gases. Practical examples of methods used to calculate carbon emissions will be included as well as tried-and-true methods to reduce your agency’s energy use and greenhouse gas production. You’ll come away with valuable information on identifying which carbon footprint reduction alternatives fit the needs of your agency.

After viewing this program, you will better be able to:

  • Describe the meaning of the term “carbon footprint” and how accepted protocols are used to calculate greenhouse gas emissions
  • Understand the tools available to calculate carbon footprint
  • Identify which carbon footprint reduction alternatives may be applicable to their needs

Contributor/Source

Wayne McFarland, P.E., CEM, CRM;Keith Reester

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